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Farsyth Family History

Farsyth Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Forsyth, Forsythe, Forseth, Faust, Warth, Fath, Garth, Furth, Farhat

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Where is the Farsyth family from?

You can see how Farsyth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farsyth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Farsyth families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 4 Farsyth families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Farsyth's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Farsyth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farsyth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Farsyth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Farsyth. 100% of Farsyth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 431 census records available for the last name Farsyth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farsyth census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 76 immigration records available for the last name Farsyth. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 23 military records available for the last name Farsyth. For the veterans among your Farsyth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farsyth lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Farsyth

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